Chasing Scents Bitter Melon Lemon Tea Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Family:
Citrus

Notes:
Guangdong Perfume Lemon, Bitter Melon, Cucumber, Jasmine, 'Duck Poo' Oolong Tea, Vetiver

Concentration:
Eau de Parfum

Occasion:
Highly refreshing, thirst-quenching perfumery. A salve in the hot weather.

Made in Australia

Bitterness - the rind and pith of lemon, the fine astringency of tea leaves, the intense sensation of bitter melon - this unique fragrance renders the sensation in scent, charming all who have ever enjoyed the fine virtues of tea drinking. Here perfumer Sandy Wong finds balance between mouth-puckering, zippy acidity, and happy sweetness. To temper the bitterness, she draws upon the honey-floral sweetness of jasmine, the softness watery scent of cucumber, and a clean citrusy ground of vetiver.

And the result, in the end, is remarkably simple: a perfect image of an iced fruit tea. Citrus-driven, slightly bitter, slightly vegetal, and superbly fresh. A saviour in the heat, be it in drink form or perfume.

What is Perfume lemon (香水柠檬)? A variety of lemon, native to the Guangdong region. It is quite distinct, appearance-wise, it is naturally green-skinned even when ripe, the pulp is green, less juice and the peel is a lot thicker than a typical yellow lemon. It also carries a strong fragrance - more floral, sweet and less sharp to earn its name.

What is Duck Poo Tea (鴨屎香 Ya Shi Xiang)? A highly fragrant variety of oolong. Despite its repulsive name, it ironically has a natural perfumed taste and an elegant floral depth after steeping. We have heard the story time and time again that this tea was originally named by a tea farmer to deter passersby and prevent theft, and also because it is cultivated in yellow soil that locals referred to as "duck poo soil".